Propylparaben
Propylparaben is a preservative and perfuming ingredient. It’s in 207 products on Poliage, most often mascara, body lotion and lip. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Parabens.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A preservative in the paraben family. Keeps bacteria and mold from growing.
What it does
Contains Propylparaben: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Propylparaben: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37312, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as propylis parahydroxybenzoas, propyl paraben, e216 and e217.
Products that contain Propylparaben
CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
John Frieda
Frizz Ease Miraculous Recovery Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Gentle Cover
Concealer · Lists parabens
Gillette
Gillette Fusion Proglide
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Gold Bond Diabetics’ Dry Skin Relief Foot Cream
Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
gold bond ultimate diabetics dry skin relief
Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Maybelline New York
Great Lash
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Great Lash Big Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Kitchen Lemon
Hand Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Hawaiian Silky
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic Baby
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Radiant Firming Makeup
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Vaseline
Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant 48H Moisture/ Hydration Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Vaseline
Intensive Care Non-greasy Lotion
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Vaseline
Intensive Care Nourishing Moisture
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Jergen’s Daily Moisture
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Johnson’s Baby Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Vaseline
Kiss of Petals
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Mario Badescu
Kiwi Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Kroger
Kroger Maximum Strength Antacid
Lists fragrance, parabens
Unilever
Lait pour le corps Deep Care Complex
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones
Unilever
Lait pour le corps nutrition essentielle
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Clump Crusher Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Fusion Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones